A
Few years ago, two men from Norway (Trond Nicolaisen and Andreas Stanseth)
wanted to do something for the Metal scene and decided to establish their own
project. To make this dream come true, both guys went against it with much
enthusiasm, the project name would be Tomorrow’s Outlook. Trond would not join
the ranks as musician but as manager and co-songwriter – Andreas became the
bassist in the band and worth to mention, he’s actually the main songwriter as
well. A first serious experience for these guys but as I said before, they are
absolutely passionate by the forces of Metal and loaded with tons of good ideas
to let the deal be done in hope to succeed.

At
that time, TO only consisted of a bass player so the hunt for other musicians
was a real priority. As time passed by, Oystein Kvile Hanssen joined forces as
full member / lead guitarist. While checking out the complete musicians’ list
I noticed a few excellent drummers Mike Haid and Charlie Zeleny) as for the
axemen and singers... well, I see some names of absolutely great and world
famous musicians like ex-Helloween / Avantasia, Unisound Michael Kiske, Graham
Bonnet (ex-Rainbow / MSG / Impellitteri / Alcatrazz), Scott Oliva (ex-Wind
Wraith), Norman ‘SKI’ Kiersnowski (ex Deadly Blessing / Faith Factor). One
by one frontmen with a worldwide, legendary reputation but there is one more
named Mike Gorham who offers his awesome singing skills to the band also. Top
notch guitar magician Michael Harris plays explosive, pure technical shred
guitar tactics on most of the tracks so you’re warned. But, it need to be said
better be prepared for Sami Saarinen’s guitar tactics as well! If you ask me,
this is a very strong occupancy anyway!

Tomorrow’s
Outlook’s debut album “34613” was recorded by the hand of multiple
engineers, all worked out in Norway, Finland, Germany and the US. It has taken
almost four years to complete everything together as Trond and Andreas planned.
Actually recorded in a song-by-song situation, the album delivers nothing but
quality. Available as digi-pack, the total packaging including a lot of
information about the making of, lyrics, pictures, cover artwork.. you won’t
hear me complain at all you know! Really good production was in hands of both
guys Trond, Andreas and the rest of the TO crew… thumbs up for such a great
result and than I have not even talked about the music itself…

Thirteen
tracks are waiting for all those into Heavy Metal music – according to me,
“34613” is the perfect suite for hungry US Classic Metal maniacs who like
their stuff pretty technical, melodious and not afraid of swallowing high
pitched vocals! All ingredients I’m totally intofor decades so for me, this is a fantastic output able to fulfil all my
Heavy Metal desires. Michael Harris let speak its guitar in a generous manner on
‘As darkness Falls’ (intro), the great and ex-Wind Wraith singer Scott Oliva
delivers an outstanding job (along with other vocalist M. Gorham) in a fantastic
way. This time it’s Mr. Saarinen who’s in for a lethal dose of excellent
guitar tactics. Fans of legendary singer Graham Bonnet better skip forward to
‘Glass Mountain’ which is another beautiful work reminiscent to the good old
days of Hard Rock and Metal music of Alcatrazz / Impellitteri fame! There are
two versions of a song called ‘The Ethereal Dream’, a first one features the
incredible voice of Mike Gorham and Michael Harris on guitars – a second and
reprisal version was sung by Michael Kiske which proves he is still a very good
and professional vocalist. On ‘The Ethereal Dream (Reprise)’ you will hear
Kiske using his throat in a very nice and easy mode… it’s more a Rock than
Metal song but no problem to me, darn good song anyway!

Singer
Mike Gorham surprises me all the time, each and every track he sings on is quite
amazing to me. For example, ‘Song For You’ offers not full power
arrangements but listen carefully to this guy’s wide vocal range… just
awesome! This one might be a bit to calm for some of you – in that case, you
should wait until you hear next song called ‘Doubt’, again with the great
vocals offerings of Mr. Gorham! Fans of instrumental compositions, the title
track is yours, better believe me. And than brothers and sisters, my moments of
pure pleasure are coming. Four songs featuring the one and only Ski on vocals
means the world to me, and it’s true!In
times Ski was in US Classic Metal band Deadly Blessing he really stole my heart
with his extraordinary form of high pitched vocals, damn right “Ascend From
The Cauldron” is one of my all time favourite albums. After Deadly Blessing he
joined another act named Faith Factor and again, I was completely overwhelmed.
Now the man is involved with Tomorrow’s Outlook and I’m real pleased to hear
this God of Christian Metal back delivering incredible vocal parts which cut
through flesh and bone. No further comments: just listen to ‘White
Lightning’, ‘Liquid Scream’, ‘Kill Again’ and ‘March Of The
Demons’ and be a witness of US Styled Classic Heavy Metal!

Graham
Bonnet treats us again with another good one, this time a cover song from Lizzy
Borden entitled ‘Red Rum’. The track is taken from the upcoming “Baptized
In Blood – A Tribute To Lizzy Borden” album that probably will see daylight
on a date unknown so far. Supposed to be unleashed through Metallic Archangel
Records, I’ll keep my eyes open wide to this release.

Well,
I have told everything I had to tell about this first album from Tomorrow’s
Outlook album and like to underline the fact that I’m really pleased with an
album like “34613”. Top notch production and nothing but skilled to the
teeth musicians to detect, without beating around the bush – fans of Helloween
(Kiske-era), Deadly Blessing, Sacred Warrior, Bloodgood, Queensryche, Crimson
Glory, Lethal, Bride, Riot, Impelliterri, …. are almost obliged to purchase
this product. See for yourself at: http://www.tomorrowsoutlook.com/orhttp://www.myspace.com/tomorrowsoutlook
. “34614” definitely get a well deserved, high place in my personal CD top
list of 2012!